Schleswig, Iowa

About Schleswig

Set in the western part of Iowa, Schleswig is a tiny community with an estimated population of 820.

Schleswig holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 661 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Schleswig Unique

• The only place in America named Schleswig — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Schleswig

• Schleswig Elementary School
• Schleswig Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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